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Store this equipment. Be sure to read this User's Manual carefully before using this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference. NETWORK CAMERA User's Manual VB-C50i VB-C50iR Please read the "a Safe Use of Equipment" section before operation.
Store this equipment. Be sure to read this User's Manual carefully before using this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference. NETWORK CAMERA User's Manual VB-C50i VB-C50iR Please read the "a Safe Use of Equipment" section before operation.
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...txt, LGPL.txt and COPYING.txt in such a way as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR). Every effort has been made to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. Read this Manual is forbidden. 2. Notwithstanding the above, Canon accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any oversights, please let us know. ... to ensure that may not be incurred as the supplied CD-ROM ReadMe file. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to hereafter as permitted for personal use under relevant copyright law. If you find any financial losses that this...
...txt, LGPL.txt and COPYING.txt in such a way as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR). Every effort has been made to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. Read this Manual is forbidden. 2. Notwithstanding the above, Canon accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any oversights, please let us know. ... to ensure that may not be incurred as the supplied CD-ROM ReadMe file. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to hereafter as permitted for personal use under relevant copyright law. If you find any financial losses that this...
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...may be disposed of with the viewer software.* ● You can be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the network environment. ● You cannot record audio with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your household...use anti-virus software. Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it has been responsible to an authorized collection site for which it operates camera sites for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Please note that are a large number of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
...may be disposed of with the viewer software.* ● You can be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the network environment. ● You cannot record audio with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your household...use anti-virus software. Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it has been responsible to an authorized collection site for which it operates camera sites for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Please note that are a large number of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
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...vbfiles folder (File system sets of these items is missing, please contact the retailer from which the product was purchased. 5. VB-C50i main unit (or VB-C50iR main unit) 2. iv AC adapter PA-V16 (NTSC model only) 3. other than those in this document) VBSetup.exe ... precautions etc. User's Manual (This document) 6. Package Contents The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR package contains the following items. If any of sample pages etc.) LICENSE folder (License documents for software built into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR) VBTools folder (Bundled software installer set)* SOUND folder (Sound sample ...
...vbfiles folder (File system sets of these items is missing, please contact the retailer from which the product was purchased. 5. VB-C50i main unit (or VB-C50iR main unit) 2. iv AC adapter PA-V16 (NTSC model only) 3. other than those in this document) VBSetup.exe ... precautions etc. User's Manual (This document) 6. Package Contents The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR package contains the following items. If any of sample pages etc.) LICENSE folder (License documents for software built into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR) VBTools folder (Bundled software installer set)* SOUND folder (Sound sample ...
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... Ethernet etc. (System and Network 3-5 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) .... 3-7 Presetting Best Shot (Preset 3-13 v Connect the Camera to Read This Manual ix a Safe Use of Equipment x Maintenance ...xv Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 1-2 Hardware and Software Requirements 1-4 Viewer Software ...1-4 VB Initial Setup Tool 1-5 VB Administration Tools 1-5 VBCollector ...1-5 Multipoint...
... Ethernet etc. (System and Network 3-5 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) .... 3-7 Presetting Best Shot (Preset 3-13 v Connect the Camera to Read This Manual ix a Safe Use of Equipment x Maintenance ...xv Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 1-2 Hardware and Software Requirements 1-4 Viewer Software ...1-4 VB Initial Setup Tool 1-5 VB Administration Tools 1-5 VBCollector ...1-5 Multipoint...
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... a Viewer 7-18 Viewer Software Functions 7-18 Sample Network Configurations 7-19 Sample LAN Environment Configuration 7-19 Sample ...Web Browser 7-21 Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Reset Switch 7-22 Initializing the Camera Head Position 7-23 Factory Default Settings 7-25 Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio ... Setting Retention Period and Disk Space 6-36 Chapter 7 Appendix Troubleshooting 7-2 Log Messages 7-4 The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Log Messages 7-4 The VBCollector Log Messages 7-12 Specifications 7-16 External Device I/O Terminals 7-17 System Configuration ...
... a Viewer 7-18 Viewer Software Functions 7-18 Sample Network Configurations 7-19 Sample LAN Environment Configuration 7-19 Sample ...Web Browser 7-21 Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Reset Switch 7-22 Initializing the Camera Head Position 7-23 Factory Default Settings 7-25 Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio ... Setting Retention Period and Disk Space 6-36 Chapter 7 Appendix Troubleshooting 7-2 Log Messages 7-4 The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Log Messages 7-4 The VBCollector Log Messages 7-12 Specifications 7-16 External Device I/O Terminals 7-17 System Configuration ...
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...) This manual describes how to use the Viewer for Java and the Viewer for PC. User's Manual (This document) For information about setting up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR User'sNETMWORaKnCAuMEaRAl VB-C50i futtuhriesBereePqsflueueirrapeesmnetcoeerner.eta.adSdttohthriseeit"nhasistrSumcaatfienounUamsl eianonafuEarelqacudaipirlemyfuaelcnlyct"ebsseesfcoibtrileoenolopbceearftoaiortienonufo.sring VB-C50iR Read this manual are indicated by the d icon accompanied by the relevant page number. ix
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... NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. VB-C50i or VB-C50iR Serial No. No others have the same serial number as a permanent record of your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is intended to alert the user to the presence of Purchase Dealer Purchased from Dealer... No. For Users in the literature accompanying the equipment. Unplug the apparatus from a standard AC power outlet. The serial number of the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. Model No. Date of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the UK (PA-V16) When replacing the fuse only a correctly...
... NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. VB-C50i or VB-C50iR Serial No. No others have the same serial number as a permanent record of your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is intended to alert the user to the presence of Purchase Dealer Purchased from Dealer... No. For Users in the literature accompanying the equipment. Unplug the apparatus from a standard AC power outlet. The serial number of the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. Model No. Date of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the UK (PA-V16) When replacing the fuse only a correctly...
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... plugs and the point from the wall outlet before wiping the equipment with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. Pay particular attention to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. The equipment may be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Power Cord Protection - Section 810 of the...
... plugs and the point from the wall outlet before wiping the equipment with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. Pay particular attention to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. The equipment may be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Power Cord Protection - Section 810 of the...
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Chapter Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50i/VBC50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components.
Chapter Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50i/VBC50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components.
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... be mounted in a variety of locations including ceilings*. Broadband Video Distribution function The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is capable of capturing videos at the same time from a single VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Camera and video distribution server functions housed in locations subject to compress video images. For networking, auto-negotiation between Ethernet 100Base-TX/10Base-T is bright, making the subject...
... be mounted in a variety of locations including ceilings*. Broadband Video Distribution function The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is capable of capturing videos at the same time from a single VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Camera and video distribution server functions housed in locations subject to compress video images. For networking, auto-negotiation between Ethernet 100Base-TX/10Base-T is bright, making the subject...
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..., video and audio recording* by detecting changes in darkness. * When using a dome housing with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, the infrared light cannot be used. Up to the camera. Using preset schedules or links with amp to 20 presets can set picture and audio recording* based on...and external device services by simply selecting a desired preset. Automatic tracking of moving objects is possible to see. For example, if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is showing camera footage on a PC. * Only available with two particular models (→ P.iii) Night mode shooting Using the built-in infrared light...
..., video and audio recording* by detecting changes in darkness. * When using a dome housing with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, the infrared light cannot be used. Up to the camera. Using preset schedules or links with amp to 20 presets can set picture and audio recording* based on...and external device services by simply selecting a desired preset. Automatic tracking of moving objects is possible to see. For example, if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is showing camera footage on a PC. * Only available with two particular models (→ P.iii) Night mode shooting Using the built-in infrared light...
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...Internet Explorer 6.0(SP2) or 7.0 MSVM Release 5.0.0.3810 (Java VM provided by Microsoft) Java Plug-in 1.5.0 or later (Java VM provided by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and control the camera. Therefore, we recommend you view the video captured by Sun Microsystems). * This viewer may not run stably on the supplied CD-ROM (Viewer-E....6.0(SP2) or 7.0 * Must be installed beforehand. If the Java VM provided by Microsoft has not been installed, please access Sun Microsystems Website to Canon Web site. Note ● Although older versions of viewers can be used, some of the features are different.
...Internet Explorer 6.0(SP2) or 7.0 MSVM Release 5.0.0.3810 (Java VM provided by Microsoft) Java Plug-in 1.5.0 or later (Java VM provided by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and control the camera. Therefore, we recommend you view the video captured by Sun Microsystems). * This viewer may not run stably on the supplied CD-ROM (Viewer-E....6.0(SP2) or 7.0 * Must be installed beforehand. If the Java VM provided by Microsoft has not been installed, please access Sun Microsystems Website to Canon Web site. Note ● Although older versions of viewers can be used, some of the features are different.
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... viewing pictures and audio recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on a PC. * Only available with Pentium 4 2.2 GHz and 512 MB RAM or greater. * It is recommended that is already running the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 (sold separately) is for performing initial settings for each camera server. 30 GB or larger recommended (NTFS...
... viewing pictures and audio recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on a PC. * Only available with Pentium 4 2.2 GHz and 512 MB RAM or greater. * It is recommended that is already running the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 (sold separately) is for performing initial settings for each camera server. 30 GB or larger recommended (NTFS...
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... by Notification function, please follow the procedures as "VBCICSM.exe". 5. VB Initial Setup Tool: VB Initial Setup Tool Ver. 2.1 VBCollector: VBCICSM.exe 3. VB Initial Setup Tool If you installed the VB Initial Setup Tool on a PC with Windows XP SP2 and used the...VBCollector: 1. If Windows Firewall is not shown, select "Security Center" and then select "Windows Firewall". 3. Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2, you will not be displayed again. Click "Yes" to close the dialog box. Settings are now complete. In the ...
... by Notification function, please follow the procedures as "VBCICSM.exe". 5. VB Initial Setup Tool: VB Initial Setup Tool Ver. 2.1 VBCollector: VBCICSM.exe 3. VB Initial Setup Tool If you installed the VB Initial Setup Tool on a PC with Windows XP SP2 and used the...VBCollector: 1. If Windows Firewall is not shown, select "Security Center" and then select "Windows Firewall". 3. Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2, you will not be displayed again. Click "Yes" to close the dialog box. Settings are now complete. In the ...
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... default security level for all sites in this Web site to the zone" box and then click the [Add] button to the "Using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003... If the box for "Require server verification (https:) for the Internet or intranet sites in the "Add this zone" ... such as a trusted site. If you access the camera server top page in step 1 and refer to ensure normal functioning. 1. in the dialog box in Internet Explorer, the dialog box shown at right appears. 2. Enter the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in Internet Explorer is ticked, remove the tick. 3....
... default security level for all sites in this Web site to the zone" box and then click the [Add] button to the "Using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003... If the box for "Require server verification (https:) for the Internet or intranet sites in the "Add this zone" ... such as a trusted site. If you access the camera server top page in step 1 and refer to ensure normal functioning. 1. in the dialog box in Internet Explorer, the dialog box shown at right appears. 2. Enter the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in Internet Explorer is ticked, remove the tick. 3....
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... SP4) Windows XP Professional (with SP2) Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (with 16 bit color A high performance video card is desirable. Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Viewer System Requirements) Minimum CPU Pentium 4 2.2GHz or greater Operating System Windows 2000 Server (...the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded, and recorded video can be reduced. With PCI video cards, display performance may be displayed with the software. Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for Storage Server will vary according to the environment you will use (number of Camera ...
... SP4) Windows XP Professional (with SP2) Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (with 16 bit color A high performance video card is desirable. Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Viewer System Requirements) Minimum CPU Pentium 4 2.2GHz or greater Operating System Windows 2000 Server (...the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded, and recorded video can be reduced. With PCI video cards, display performance may be displayed with the software. Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for Storage Server will vary according to the environment you will use (number of Camera ...
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In this case, you can connect the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 to the VB-C50i/VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). You can also set the LED to light up even during communication. Power connection socket 1-9 Rear LAN status LED ...). 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation) Multi-connector You can select from a green, orange or red light color. Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50i Camera head Infrared light * Cannot be used inside Base a dome housing.
In this case, you can connect the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 to the VB-C50i/VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). You can also set the LED to light up even during communication. Power connection socket 1-9 Rear LAN status LED ...). 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation) Multi-connector You can select from a green, orange or red light color. Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50i Camera head Infrared light * Cannot be used inside Base a dome housing.
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...Camera head Rear Power connection socket Multi-connector You can select from a green, orange or red light color. In this case, you can connect the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 to light up even during communication. 100Base-TX Green 10Base-T Orange * You can set the LED not to the VB-C50i.../VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation) 1-10 System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50iR Mounting plate LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication....
...Camera head Rear Power connection socket Multi-connector You can select from a green, orange or red light color. In this case, you can connect the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 to light up even during communication. 100Base-TX Green 10Base-T Orange * You can set the LED not to the VB-C50i.../VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation) 1-10 System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50iR Mounting plate LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication....
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... switch, and keeping the button pressed for this unit is shown here. System Components and Their Operation Bottom On the bottom of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR there are the MAC address required for this unit is shown here. Please make a note of it before installing this unit (→... P.2-8). 1-11 MAC address The MAC address is required when setting the IP address and making other network settings. The serial number for network settings, a Reset switch that returns the factory default settings and the serial number. Serial No. Serial No. MAC address...
... switch, and keeping the button pressed for this unit is shown here. System Components and Their Operation Bottom On the bottom of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR there are the MAC address required for this unit is shown here. Please make a note of it before installing this unit (→... P.2-8). 1-11 MAC address The MAC address is required when setting the IP address and making other network settings. The serial number for network settings, a Reset switch that returns the factory default settings and the serial number. Serial No. Serial No. MAC address...